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Federal Procurement: Simplified Acquisition Procedures and Market Research, Exams of Supply Management

Information on various aspects of the federal procurement process, focusing on simplified acquisition procedures and market research. Topics covered include the use of rfps for simplified acquisitions, preferred methods of solicitation, evaluation criteria for contracts, and acceptable market research techniques. It also discusses the differences between commercial and non-developmental items, and the preferred methods of purchase for different types of requirements.

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2023/2024

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CON 237 SIMPLIFIED ACQUISITION
PROCEDURES
You have a request to purchase 1,500 commercially available sheds, one for each
family housing unit. Each shed will cost $1,500 (total of $2.25 million). - correct
answer ? Choose from the remaining answers below:
-Simplified acquisition procedures can be used ONLY if the contracting officer
requests a request for proposals (RFP).
-Simplified acquisition procedures can be used.
What is the preferred method of solicitation for requirements over $25,000? -
correct answer ? I answered Written and it was wrong.
You have a requirement to buy janitorial services for your facility. There has been
a history of performance and customer service problems with the present and
past contractors. Your evaluation criteria for the follow-on solicitation should
contain a factor for: - correct answer Past performance
The public works department at your Federal facility needs to buy repair parts for
a water fountain in the building. The parts will cost about $100 and can be bought
at Nuts-n-Bolts Hardware. Which method of purchase is preferred? - correct
answer The Governmentwide commercial purchase card
A contract option may be exercised: - correct answer ? This answer is wrong
Only if the contractor agrees.
In acquisitions for commercial items, the terms of an express warranty should be:
- correct answer Consistent with customary commercial practice
Which of the following are acceptable market research techniques? - correct
answer All techniques listed are acceptable.
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CON 237 SIMPLIFIED ACQUISITION

PROCEDURES

You have a request to purchase 1,500 commercially available sheds, one for each family housing unit. Each shed will cost $1,500 (total of $2.25 million). - correct answer? Choose from the remaining answers below: -Simplified acquisition procedures can be used ONLY if the contracting officer requests a request for proposals (RFP). -Simplified acquisition procedures can be used. What is the preferred method of solicitation for requirements over $25,000? - correct answer? I answered Written and it was wrong. You have a requirement to buy janitorial services for your facility. There has been a history of performance and customer service problems with the present and past contractors. Your evaluation criteria for the follow-on solicitation should contain a factor for: - correct answer Past performance The public works department at your Federal facility needs to buy repair parts for a water fountain in the building. The parts will cost about $100 and can be bought at Nuts-n-Bolts Hardware. Which method of purchase is preferred? - correct answer The Governmentwide commercial purchase card A contract option may be exercised: - correct answer? This answer is wrong Only if the contractor agrees. In acquisitions for commercial items, the terms of an express warranty should be:

  • correct answer Consistent with customary commercial practice Which of the following are acceptable market research techniques? - correct answer All techniques listed are acceptable.

Which method of purchase is the most appropriate for requirements exceeding the the micro-purchase threshold? - correct answer Purchase Order A commercial item is a supply or service that: - correct answer -Requires extensive modifications unique to the Government. -Is a previously developed item used exclusively for governmental purposes. -Is sold or offered for sale to the general public.* -Is not available to the general public. The required sources of supplies and services can be found in: - correct answer FAR Part 8 A synopsis in the GPE is generally required for: - correct answer Proposed contract actions exceeding $25, You have a one-time requirement for construction of a sidewalk between two buildings. The estimated cost is $10,000. What is the preferred method of purchase? - correct answer Purchase order Steve wants to buy eight five-shelf bookcases for his staff's new office space. The staff will be moving to their new location in 3 months. His existing office space will be occupied by another office and the existing bookcases will remain there. Market research has indicated that: - Federal Prison Industries has a delivery date of 6 months after the receipt of the order. They have a five-shelf bookcase for $139. - NIB/NISH (Committee for Purchase From People Who Are Blind or Severely Disabled) does not manufacture bookcases. - Scissors and Tape, Inc., a commercial source, can deliver 2 months after the receipt of order. They have a five-shelf bookcase for $255. - Furniture U.S.A., also a commercial source, can deliver 3 days after the receipt of order. They have a five-shelf bookcase for $145. What action should you take? - correct answer? I answered delay move, but it was marked incorrect A synopsis and a solicitation may be combined when acquiring commercial items. - correct answer True

amount of each purchase will range from $300 to $5,000. What would be the most effective way of meeting this recurring requirement? - correct answer Establish blanket purchase agreements with several local suppliers You may cancel a unilateral purchase order if: - correct answer The contractor accepts the cancellation and does not claim costs were incurred from beginning performance You should use SAP when: - correct answer The estimated value of the requirement is equal to or less than the SAT. The priority for required sources of supplies is: inventories of the requiring agency, excess from other agencies, - correct answer Federal Prison Industries, Committee for Purchase from People Who are Blind or Severely Disabled, governmental wholesale supply sources, commercial sources. Evaluation factors such as price and past performance are: - correct answer Used to evaluate responses to a solicitation Why are oral solicitations not normally used for requirements exceeding $25,000?

  • correct answer? This answer was wrong Requirements over $25,000 are always too complex for oral solicitation Which type of item is LEAST preferred for satisfying Government requirements? - correct answer Developmental item Market research is performed: - correct answer To determine if commercial or non-developmental items will satisfy the need